2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause won’t impact NJ's push to open eligibility on Monday, Murphy says
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said Wednesday that the indefinite pause on the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine will not have an impact on the state's plan to open eligibility to all adults on Monday.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said Wednesday that the indefinite pause on the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine will not have an impact on the state's plan to open eligibility to all adults on Monday.
7-day average of daily COVID-19 cases in US above 70,000 as states reopen, life resumes amid ongoing pandemic
As states continue to reopen, daily coronavirus cases in the United States are beginning to rise again, triggering worry among experts of a new COVID-19 surge.
As states continue to reopen, daily coronavirus cases in the United States are beginning to rise again, triggering worry among experts of a new COVID-19 surge.
Black Doctors Consortium addresses concerns over Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Abington Twp. red light cameras not a deterrent to speeding and reckless drivers, police say
In Montgomery County, Abington Township police say they’re seeing more reckless driving, during the pandemic and that is despite red light cameras at dangerous intersections.
In Montgomery County, Abington Township police say they’re seeing more reckless driving, during the pandemic and that is despite red light cameras at dangerous intersections.
Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl collaborate on pandemic anthem about coming out of COVID-19 lockdown
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.”
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.”
Vaccination clinics across the Delaware Valley close amid Johnson & Johnson pause
Vaccinations sites across the Delaware Valley were forced to close after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was paused.
Vaccinations sites across the Delaware Valley were forced to close after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was paused.
Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order
The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.
The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.
India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
All Pennsylvania adults can begin scheduling vaccine appointments Tuesday
Effective beginning Tuesday, all Pennsylvania adults and anyone older than 16 will be able to book an appointment to receive the vaccine.
Effective beginning Tuesday, all Pennsylvania adults and anyone older than 16 will be able to book an appointment to receive the vaccine.
Pennsylvania expanding vaccine eligibility to Phase 1C on Monday
Phase 1C of the state's tiered plan to strategically deliver the COVID-19 vaccine covers around 1.5 million residents, including those in construction, finance workers, IT professionals and waterworks employees.
Phase 1C of the state's tiered plan to strategically deliver the COVID-19 vaccine covers around 1.5 million residents, including those in construction, finance workers, IT professionals and waterworks employees.
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: Here's who is eligible in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are continuing to expand who is eligible to get their coronavirus vaccine. Here's who is eligible in each state.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are continuing to expand who is eligible to get their coronavirus vaccine. Here's who is eligible in each state.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
Rain closes Delaware County drive-thru mass vaccination clinic on Sunday
On its second day of operation, the drive-thru mass vaccination clinic in Delaware County closed Sunday due to steady rain showers. County officials said appointments will be rescheduled for the same time next Sunday.
On its second day of operation, the drive-thru mass vaccination clinic in Delaware County closed Sunday due to steady rain showers. County officials said appointments will be rescheduled for the same time next Sunday.
Study shows Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine could lead to more side effects than Pfizer/BioNTech’s
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.